How to get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus?

By bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale in Melbourne, take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, take the 902 bus from Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 358300
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 479 and 902

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale in Melbourne, take the 479 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Lindaway Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, take the 902 bus from Carrick Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lindaway Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrick Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 358300
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Donvale

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Donvale, Melbourne is approximately 51.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Donvale, Melbourne

Donvale is located at Donvale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale).

Train stations close to Donvale:

  • Nunawading
  • Mitcham
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Donvale:

  • Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
  • Oregon Dr/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
  • Shirvington Pl/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 479 and 902

To get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale in Melbourne, take the 479 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Lindaway Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, take the 902 bus from Carrick Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lindaway Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrick Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 358300
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 902.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Donvale?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Donvale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Donvale?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airport West Sc station near Donvale in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Donvale by bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Donvale in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Donvale?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Donvale?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc stop, which is closest to Donvale in Melbourne.

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